RISE Institute, UNICEF, & ECDtf (2019) Global survey of inclusive early childhood development and early intervention

Responding to a growing body of global research evidence on the critical need for early intervention services for the 95 per cent of children with developmental disabilities living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), this report documents the results of a global survey that aimed to: map implementation of inclusive early childhood development (IECD) and early childhood intervention (ECI) programs and related activities; describe key IECD and ECI program features; identify gaps and challenges in providing accessible IECD and ECI services; document factors associated with successful implementation and scale-up; and generate recommendations to inform future policy and program development and national planning and implementation efforts. It documents IECD and ECI programs and services across the development and humanitarian sectors and makes 20 recommendations for improved quality and coverage of services to prevent disability and improve outcomes for young children at risk of developmental delay and/or disability.